The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-12-15
OONSECRATED TO GOD.
The New Memorial Church of the Messiah
Dedicated by Bishop Quintard.

The new Memorial Church of th'
Messiah was opened and consecra-
ted last Sunday morning by Rt
Rev. Bishop Quintard, assisted by
the rector, Rev. VIM. G. G.
Thompson and Rev. f. M. Gar
land of Boston, in the impressive
ritualistic form prescribed. The
church was filled in every seat. 1t
was not known until the congrega-
ton had assembled that the house
was to be consecrated. The re-
naming debt was provided for only
the nightbefore, some. benevolent per-
sons having placed in the rector's
hand the $1,000 requisite thereto.
We are informed that the histo-
ry Of the day is unprecedented in
the annals of the church, as far as.
known, being no less than the per-
Torrance of all the sacred rites at
one and the same convocation, TO-
wit: Conservation, ordination, bap
tism, holy com munion and confirm
alton.
The church was consecrated in
memory of Miss Daisy Brown, who
died Aug. 8, 1885, and of Mrs. Ma
rie Brown Nc Millin, who died Dec.
Z, 1887, both daughters of Ex- Gov.
and Mrs. Jno. G. Brown. and the
latter the beloved wife of Hon. Ben
ton McMillln, M. c., of Carthage,
Tenn. The services were conduc-
ted by Ri. Rev. Bishop Quintard,
who delivered mastery sermon
Of tri-fold meaning: being a sermon
in conservation, an eulogy in me
moriam, and q charge of ordina-
ton. An eloquent and touching
tribute to the sanity virtues of the
lamented sisters was delivered with
feeling pathos and the beautiful
edifice was officially declared per
petual monument to their memory.
The rite OF baptism was confer
red upon one person, and at night
three were confirmed.
AT the morning service Rev. f.
III. Garland, of Boston, Mass, who
recently gave himself TO the Bishop
of Tennessee, was ordained to the
diaconate. We learn that he will
probably be placed over the church
in Fayetteville. ] Next Sunday morn
ing :he will preach his first sermon
in this city.
The new church is a beautiful /
structure, within and without, con.
structed upon modern plan, Mr..
Sam. c. Mitchell being the contrac-
tor, under the supervision of the rec
tor, Rev. VIM g. 6. Thompson, and
it stands the direct product of his
energy and zeal, almost unequaled.
a man of cody character and con
summate virtue, we'll beloved and
highly esteemed universally.
A description of it was given in
these columns upon the architects
plans, which were faithfully carried
out. 1t is finished within very
beautifully, the furniture and orna-
naments being OF especial finish and
costly design, nearly every article
being memorial:
A magnificent altar and reredos
of English oak carved exquisitely,
given In memory of John and Ju-
liza Baird by his daughters, one of
whom is the wife of the rector.
A brass altar cross of SURPRISING
loneliness, given by Miss Birdie
Brown in memory of her sister,
Miss Daisy.
Altar rails of oak with handsome
brass standards, given by the
late Mrs. McMillin in memory of
her sister.
"A lovely carved eagle lecternI of
English oak, given by Mr.. Geo. 7.
Riddle in memory of his mother.
Antique stained glass window
containing beautiful representation
OF the Virgin Mary, given by the
Carter family in memory of Mrs.
Lizzie Carter Thatcher.
Another equally beautiful memo
rial window containing a represen-
tation of St, Mary Magdalene, given
by the Rivers family in memory of
Mrs. Rivers.
A magnificent carved oak pulpit
given by John B. Brown in memo
ry of his sisters.
A blue and brass corona, given
by DR.. Bate in memory of bic
daughter, Miss Mildred.
A brass standard given by Mrs.
Adams in memory of her two little
daughters.
A similar standard given by
Judge Jones in memory of Ma
rietta and Calvin Jones.
Brass vases by the Guild of St.
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